Kahrl Confirmed as Seymour Medal Conference Keynote Speaker

The Society for American Baseball Research will hold its eleventh annual Seymour Medal Conference on May 13-14, 2011, at the Radisson Hotel, Gateway in downtown Cleveland. The Seymour Medal honors the best book of baseball history or biography published during the previous year.

The Seymour Medal Conference begins with a reception and public reading by the Medal winner on Friday evening, followed by the opportunity to watch the Cleveland Indians take on the visiting Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Saturday consists of a full day of research presentations, the keynote address, the presentation of the Medal and a second ballgame.

Keynote speaker

Christina Kahrl is a co-founder of Baseball Prospectus and currently an editor for BaseballProspectus.com, where she has written the "Transaction Analysis" column since 1996. Kahrl has also written for ESPN.com, SportsIllustrated.com, Salon.com, The New York Sun and many other publications. She is a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Radisson Gateway hotel. Room rate is $105/night plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-333-3333, and asking for the Radisson Hotel Cleveland Gateway and the Seymour Conference block (Be sure to mention the Seymour Conference in order to get the group rate.)

To be considered for the medal, a work must be the product of original research or analysis. The winning book shall significantly advance our knowledge of baseball and shall be characterized by understanding, factual accuracy, profound insight and distinguished writing